Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz of Two Hippos

Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz

Tell us where the idea to create Wall Bumpi came about?  

The Wall Bumpi was created by my husband and I when we transitioned our 16 month old daughter to a twin size bed because we found her trying to jump out of her crib.  We put the bed against the wall and used a traditional bed rail on the other side.  We also piled the pillows towards the end of the bed so she would roll out.  She had a terrible time- she moved around a lot in her sleep and she would bang her head a lot against the wall and the rail.  I looked for other rails that could also be used against the wall.  I was also tired on making the bed in the morning with all the pillows.  When I didn’t find anything in the Internet I went to the fabric store and with my husbands help designed our first wall Bumpi.  It worked as a rail, as a bumper and on all four sides of the bed.  It was also easy to take to grandmas!  

 

 What are some of the challenges you face running your own business and juggling being a mom, wife, friend, etc.  What are some things that you find helpful that helps you manage it all?

The challenge is balancing your time and believing in yourself.   Some times one pulls more than the other, but I always remind myself when things feel crazy that my priority are my kids.  I try and be as organized as I can be and I’ve learned to ask for help.  Doing it all myself is impossible!  This year I hired an accountant and a freelance marketing consultant to help me stay focused.  My husband also plays a huge part- he’s my rock.  At the beginning I used to cry once a month, and he was always there to motivate me and remind me of what’s important – our family & our health.  

Winning the Huggies Mom Inspired Grant has been a huge accomplishment for me.  Since then we have launched two more products the cot buddy cot mats & the monster buddy memory foam body pillows for kids.  You can see them all on our new website www.twohipposstore.com!

Thanks Natalia for creating a cute and portable product that many parents could use!  And stay tuned dandelion moms – Natalia is providing a Wall Bumpi for a upcoming giveaway!

To read more about Wall Bumpi’s and other products at Two Hippos go to: www.twohipposstore.com

To read more about The Huggies Mom Inspired Grant Program go here: www.huggiesmominspired.com